2018 Oscar Nominations
#101
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Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
Just my thoughts on a couple of films being discussed ...
The Disaster Artist ... I haven’t seen this and I don’t intend to. It has nothing to do with Franco and any allegations ... it has to do with this being a film that laughs at its subject at the subject’s expense, not with its subject. For this reason, it is not a film that should be considered worthy of awards.
The Disaster Artist ... I haven’t seen this and I don’t intend to. It has nothing to do with Franco and any allegations ... it has to do with this being a film that laughs at its subject at the subject’s expense, not with its subject. For this reason, it is not a film that should be considered worthy of awards.
#102
Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
The problem is that the social satire and everything the film does is pretty much on the surface, unless you're really not paying attention. There's no sub-text or deeper meaning that's not obvious. I think it would've worked out much better if they were more subtle and made people work for it.
Also, I went into this blind having no idea what it was about - and I figured out the twist long before it was revealed. I'm not sure if was meant to be so obvious or not.
The other thing was the TSA friend - his attempted comedic effect was just too out of place. Everywhere else the humour was much more subtle, but then when he's involved - it gets more wacky. Felt out of place and unfunny.
With that said, I still liked Get Out - I just think it's getting way too much praise.
Also, I went into this blind having no idea what it was about - and I figured out the twist long before it was revealed. I'm not sure if was meant to be so obvious or not.
The other thing was the TSA friend - his attempted comedic effect was just too out of place. Everywhere else the humour was much more subtle, but then when he's involved - it gets more wacky. Felt out of place and unfunny.
With that said, I still liked Get Out - I just think it's getting way too much praise.
I agree the movie is engaging, but it's not unique. This movie very closely follows the blueprint created by The Stepford Wives (the original, not the Nicole Kidman abomination). I found Wives a heck of a lot more subtle and a heck of a lot more creepy (and, in the end, horrific) than Get Out. I'm actually surprised Get Out didn't get more flack for being a Wives retread.
#103
Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
I figured the nomination for Get Out was to help the Oscars get some buzz and show they can be edgy. If anything, it might get some minority views to tune in that would normally never check out the show otherwise. God knows it could help the ratings. I don't think it has a chance in hell winning best picture. I would love to be wrong though.
#104
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Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
I figured the nomination for Get Out was to help the Oscars get some buzz and show they can be edgy. If anything, it might get some minority views to tune in that would normally never check out the show otherwise. God knows it could help the ratings. I don't think it has a chance in hell winning best picture. I would love to be wrong though.
#105
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Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
I hope Dafoe gets an Oscar after all the great work he has done over his career and he seems like a cool down to earth guy.
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#108
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Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
^ Oh shit! I didn’t even realize that was an actual movie.
Or maybe I did and I wrote that from my subconscious....
Or maybe I did and I wrote that from my subconscious....
#109
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Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
Very disappointed Wind River didn’t get some nominations. My favorite movie of last year and I thought the acting was excellent. What am I missing?
Get Out did not work for me at all. The science/medicine aspect took me out of the film and ruined any chance I would like this film.
Get Out did not work for me at all. The science/medicine aspect took me out of the film and ruined any chance I would like this film.
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Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
Weinstein Name Stripped From ‘Wind River’; Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Financiers To Pay For Oscar Campaign
http://deadline.com/2017/10/wind-riv...in-1202194393/
Last edited by dex14; 01-26-18 at 07:17 AM.
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#112
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Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
Collateral damage.
Weinstein Name Stripped From ‘Wind River’; Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Financiers To Pay For Oscar Campaign
http://deadline.com/2017/10/wind-riv...in-1202194393/
Weinstein Name Stripped From ‘Wind River’; Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Financiers To Pay For Oscar Campaign
http://deadline.com/2017/10/wind-riv...in-1202194393/
#113
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Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
Renner had zero heat in the awards season for this film. His only Best Actor nominations were from the North Texas Film Critics Awards and the Satellite Awards, whatever those are.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5362988/awards?ref_=tt_awd
and if Franco's news came out 2-3 days later then Denzel doesn't make the last spot.
That is probably right.
#114
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Renner had zero heat in the awards season for this film. His only Best Actor nominations were from the North Texas Film Critics Awards and the Satellite Awards, whatever those are.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5362988/awards?ref_=tt_awd
That is probably right.
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I'm looking for a split vote again this year, as it's become common recently:
best director - Del Toro
best picture - Dunkirk
best director - Del Toro
best picture - Dunkirk
#117
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The reason Renner and the film had 0 awards presence is entirely due to the stench of Harvey's association with the film.It's not very typical for a studio to spend 0 dollars on a film in the campaing season on a well reviewed box office hit with multiple past Oscar nominees involved in the project. A lot of these critic's award are a bit of chicken and egg scenario where they nominate people who will be in Oscar contention,and since their was no campaign for this it was only gonna get scraps.
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#120
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Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
My Choices:
Best Picture:
“The Shape of Water”
Lead Actor:
Daniel Day-Lewis, “Phantom Thread”
Lead Actress:
Saoirse Ronan, “Lady Bird”
Supporting Actor:
Willem Dafoe, “The Florida Project”
Supporting Actress:
Laurie Metcalf, “Lady Bird”
Director:
“The Shape of Water,” Guillermo del Toro
Animated Feature:
“Coco”
Adapted Screenplay:
“The Disaster Artist,” Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber
Original Screenplay:
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” Martin McDonagh
Cinematography:
“Blade Runner 2049,” Roger Deakins
Production Design:
“Blade Runner 2049″
Original Score:
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” John Williams
Costume Design:
“Phantom Thread”
Visual Effects:
“War for the Planet of the Apes”
I skipped a few categories where I have no idea what to vote for.
Best Picture:
“The Shape of Water”
Lead Actor:
Daniel Day-Lewis, “Phantom Thread”
Lead Actress:
Saoirse Ronan, “Lady Bird”
Supporting Actor:
Willem Dafoe, “The Florida Project”
Supporting Actress:
Laurie Metcalf, “Lady Bird”
Director:
“The Shape of Water,” Guillermo del Toro
Animated Feature:
“Coco”
Adapted Screenplay:
“The Disaster Artist,” Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber
Original Screenplay:
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” Martin McDonagh
Cinematography:
“Blade Runner 2049,” Roger Deakins
Production Design:
“Blade Runner 2049″
Original Score:
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” John Williams
Costume Design:
“Phantom Thread”
Visual Effects:
“War for the Planet of the Apes”
I skipped a few categories where I have no idea what to vote for.
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Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
My Choices:
Best Picture:
“Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri”
Lead Actor:
Gary Oldman, “The Darkest Hour”
Lead Actress:
Sally Hawkins, “The Shape of Water”
Supporting Actor:
Sam Rockwell, “Three Billboards...”
Supporting Actress:
Allison Janney, “I, Tonya”
Director:
“The Shape of Water” Guillermo del Toro
Animated Feature:
“Coco”
Adapted Screenplay:
“Call Me By Your Name”
Original Screenplay:
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” Martin McDonagh, but would really love "The Big Sick"!
Cinematography:
“Dunkirk”
Production Design:
“Blade Runner 2049″
Original Score:
“Dunkirk”
Costume Design:
“Beauty and the Beast”
Visual Effects:
“Blade Runner 2049”
Best Picture:
“Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri”
Lead Actor:
Gary Oldman, “The Darkest Hour”
Lead Actress:
Sally Hawkins, “The Shape of Water”
Supporting Actor:
Sam Rockwell, “Three Billboards...”
Supporting Actress:
Allison Janney, “I, Tonya”
Director:
“The Shape of Water” Guillermo del Toro
Animated Feature:
“Coco”
Adapted Screenplay:
“Call Me By Your Name”
Original Screenplay:
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” Martin McDonagh, but would really love "The Big Sick"!
Cinematography:
“Dunkirk”
Production Design:
“Blade Runner 2049″
Original Score:
“Dunkirk”
Costume Design:
“Beauty and the Beast”
Visual Effects:
“Blade Runner 2049”
#122
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Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
^ I agree with all of Old Boy's picks except Best Actress, which I think will go to McDormand.
No way "The Shape of Water" wins best picture - too many voters think of it as a "sci-fi movie." If it's not Three Billboards, it's Dunkirk. But I don't think the acting branch of voters thinks much of that film...and rightfully so. It's technically brilliant, but character-vacant.
No way "The Shape of Water" wins best picture - too many voters think of it as a "sci-fi movie." If it's not Three Billboards, it's Dunkirk. But I don't think the acting branch of voters thinks much of that film...and rightfully so. It's technically brilliant, but character-vacant.
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^ I agree with all of Old Boy's picks except Best Actress, which I think will go to McDormand.
No way "The Shape of Water" wins best picture - too many voters think of it as a "sci-fi movie." If it's not Three Billboards, it's Dunkirk. But I don't think the acting branch of voters thinks much of that film...and rightfully so. It's technically brilliant, but character-vacant.
No way "The Shape of Water" wins best picture - too many voters think of it as a "sci-fi movie." If it's not Three Billboards, it's Dunkirk. But I don't think the acting branch of voters thinks much of that film...and rightfully so. It's technically brilliant, but character-vacant.
#125
Re: 2018 Oscar Nominations
And the 2018 Oscar Nominees Should Be…
Our critics share their lists of Oscar-worthy films and performances.
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Our critics share their lists of Oscar-worthy films and performances.
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